220 Brothers, I’m in Hot Water! (2/2)
”All these years you’ve been alive… are they for nothing?”
”Are you stupid?”
”Why haven't you gotten yourself killed yet?”
…
He did not know more but these lines would definitely be thrown right at him!
First Court King sighed as he continued on his way.
F*cker, I knew pretty boys are good for nothing; your father has indeed been tricked today…
Oh, your father’s eyes! Why did you take a liking towards him? Why are you so fond of him? Pretty boy toys are nothing good – what a maxim!
…
King Qinguang had left.
Yun Yang could finally breathe in relief. They had signed the contract, witnessed by God’s will. Even when King Qinguang realized it afterward, he could not back out of it. Although this was tasteless and despicable, violating his own principles, this was how things were; he could not afford to care how other people's sentiments at this point in time.
Bai Yixue could finally relax as well. Coming out from his room, he looked at Yun Yang like he had seen a ghost – disbelief, bewilderment, and doubt was splayed across his face.
There was shock in his eyes.
”Young Master Yun, you must know He Hanqing’s genuine identity!” Bai Yixue said.
”Why do you think so?” Yun Yang asked.
Bai Yixue answered, ”If you didn’t know how much a terror he is, you wouldn't have tricked First Court King Qinguang! You know King Qinguang's status, the consequences will be grave for bamboozling him like this. You knew this but you still did it anyway. This can only explain that He Hanqing’s identity is far more terrifying than that of First Court King Qinguang.”
”That might not be the case,” Yun Yang replied calmly.
”Who is He Hanqing, really?” Bai Yixue asked in a low voice.
Yun Yang’s eyes were filled with mirth when he looked at Bai Yixue. ”Are you sure you want to know?”
”I’ve already offended him to no end. I would know his real identity.” Bai Yixue retorted angrily.
Yun Yang’s gaze at Bai Yixue changed into something else altogether. It was by instinct that Bai Yixue felt the apprehension as he continued, ”If it’s not convenient…”
He was supposed to say ”If it’s not convenient, then don’t say it.” but before he could finish his words, Yun Yang was already replying coolly, ”He Hanqing is… the Four Seasons Tower’s Supreme Lord Spring Frost!”
”Supreme Lord Spring Frost!”
The four words were like a streak of thunder that crashed into Bai Yixue; he actually felt dizzy for a short moment.
When he regained his senses, Bai Yixue felt extremely speechless and exasperated!
He… he had actually offended the most terrifying clan in the martial arts world, the Four Seasons Tower! To add to that, he intended to assassinate their Supreme Lord Spring Frost as well.
Was he tired of living?
Bai Yixue was looking at Yun Yang with grudging admiration, ”I must say, you've gotten me good!”
”It’s useless to kill me or to rat me out. You’ve already offended someone you shouldn’t.” Yun Yang’s smile was very gentle.
”I've been had!” Bai Yixue said in anguish, his mouth agape.
Yun Yang was still smiling when he said, ”You won’t regret it in the future.”
Bai Yixue felt like punching the smiling rascal.
Only after digesting the shock did he realize something. Bai Yixue said, ”But… even if this was so – you – shouldn't have been able to pull a fast one on First Court King Qinguang!”
”I yet I did!” Yun Yang said calmly. ”And I’m confident.”
”Confident?”
Bai Yixue was stumped. What sort of character was First Court King Qinguang, how could he really not know He Hanqing’s identity?
The more he thought about it, the more confused he was. Watching Yun Yang’s confident grin, Bai Yixue finally understood that his brain was nothing worthy of mention when compared to that of Young Master Yun's.
He was not guessing anymore; it was best to just ask honestly.
”Young – young master Yun, how did you do it?” Bai Yixue was actually stuttering.
Yun Yang shot a meaningful glance at Bai Yixue and smiled faintly. ”Because of you, I could do it.”
”Because of me?” Bai Yixue was still stumped. What did this have to do with him?
He could feel the inadequacy of his intelligence right now; he wondered if all this was an illusion. Ever since he had stayed at the Residence of Yun to heal his injuries and to avoid being hunted, his mind had been pretty useless.
He had planned to seek refuge here with the excuse of pointing fingers at Yun Yang, yet the tables were turned quickly enough; his dignity had been torn to shreds and he could not even leave from the anger.
Then, his treasured collectibles had been reduced to nothing. He had only asked a few questions before he was viciously attacked with arguments; he had been so close to breaking down from the sulking.
There was something else that truly incurred the sense of defeat and fear, petrification even, within Bai Yixue. First Court King Qinguang had arrived today and had been unknowingly led into the pit by Yun Yang’s brief words; there was even the acknowledgment from God’s will. This was obviously a deadly trap.
Recalling his own situation, was he not the precedent of King Qinguang? Yun Yang was doing the exact same thing, pouring the old wine in a new bottle!